James Tennyson: record, next fight and profile →
At the Manchester Arena in Manchester, James Tennyson was dropped and stopped as Mexico's Jovanni Straffon produced a stunning first round victory to claim the vacant IBO lightweight world title.
Straffon, Tennyson Fight Photos Gallery - At the Manchester Arena in Manchester - In what was an absolute shocker, Jovanni Straffon (24-3, 17 KOs) captured the vacant IBO 135-pound title when he knocked out highly ranked James Tennyson (28-4, 24 KOs) in the first round. (photos by Mark Robinson)
At the Manchester Arena in Manchester, lightweight prospect Campbell Hatton (2-0, 0 KOs), who is the son of Manchester legend Ricky Hatton, looked a lot better in his second outing with a four round decision over Levi Dunn (0-5).
On an autumn evening in 2018, James Tennyson (28-3) left Boston a defeated man. A fifth-round stoppage loss to then-IBF super-featherweight world champion, Tevin Farmer put a sudden stop to his blistering run of five consecutive wins inside the distance. Little did he know, at the time, that the disappointment would push him towards a new path.
Derek Chisora and Joseph Parker meet at the crossroads. A pivotal heavyweight bout takes center stage Saturday evening, airing live on Sky Sports Box Office in the United Kingdom and DAZN in the United States from AO Arena in Manchester, England.
James Tennyson will face Jovanni Straffon for the vacant IBO Lightweight World Title on the undercard of Derek Chisora vs. Joseph Parker in Manchester on Saturday May 1, live on Sky Sports Box Office in the UK and on DAZN in all markets excluding the UK, Ireland, China, New Zealand and Samoa.
James Tennyson says he has taken “confidence” from Johnny Nelson’s belief in him to beat two division world champion Gervonta Davis and insists he would back himself to beat any lightweight in the world.
James Tennyson blasted his way to the verge of a shot at Teofimo Lopez or Gervonta Davis as he stopped Josh O’Reilly in less than a round in their WBA lightweight title eliminator on the Sunders-Murray bill at the SSE Arena, Wembley.
It’s not the dream opportunity Billy Joe Saunders expected this year, but nevertheless a chance to at least fight. The unbeaten two-division titlist from Hatfield, England aims to make the second defense of his super middleweight belt as he faces domestic rival Martin Murray of St. Helens, Merseyside. The pair of Brits both made weight for their headlining act, which takes place Friday evening live on Sky Sports and DAZN from The SSE Arena, Wembley.
James Tennyson says he is ready to step up to the next level and mix it with the best 135lbs fighters on the planet, and the heavy-handed Belfast banger intends on proving it when he takes on unbeaten Canadian Josh O'Reilly at The SSE Arena, Wembley this Friday, live on Sky Sports and DAZN.